WW 20th May 2026

 

 

Not too bad an evening at all to set out from the dam. Below the dam a solitary goose and what looked like a Muscovy Duck - could it be Jerry (Terry's name)?  Perhaps he has finally found a pal. By the muddy track to Sheepstor Dam and there was Jerry, on his own as usual, standing on one leg. Still, nice to see him. Into the woods to find the new trail. No problem as the ponies had bashed it down. But, no, back out again nearly where we started - hey ho. Along the top of the wall by the old road. Always nice to be by the reservoir. Quite full so a slight diversion needed. Out and over to the arboretum, all coming to life after the clearance. Should be a good year for foxgloves. To Middleworth and the bench for a nice cuppa. The track is much improved, perhaps for the trampers. Over the bridges and back onto the 'inner footpath'. Not only do we have to look out for Operation Leviathan but Deep Mud - scary place. Along, along by the dog walking areas with the birds loudly chirruping. And back to the cars. On to a very quiet Burrator Inn for a refreshing drink.

A very nice evening with not a drop of rain.